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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Kevin Rawlinson

Welsh college failed to properly investigate sexual abuse claims, court rules

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff
The court heard there was a culture of tolerance of sexual misconduct at the college. Photograph: Keith Morris/Alamy

Two former drama students who alleged their college failed to properly investigate allegations of sexual abuse, leaving a male student free to carry out more attacks, have won their legal battle.

A judge ruled in favour of Alyse McCamish and Sydney Feder, who said the prestigious Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) failed to uphold its duty of care to them. The court heard there was a culture of tolerance of sexual misconduct at the college, and that there was eye-rolling from some staff when the allegations were made.

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